The advice-giving doctor talks to a divorcee looking to get back into the dating game, a seven-year-old who appears to rule to roost and a man who is walking a tightrope trying to please both his new wife and his disgruntled daughter

Jay McGraw addresses the issue of yo-yo diets, which can be punishing for the body, and asks why so many of today's teenagers often find it necessary to go to dangerous lengths to bolster their self-image

Lifestyle guru Dr Phil McGraw guides couples through the decision-making process surrounding the planning of a family, offering advice on how to settle the disputes which place pressure on relationships

Dr. Phil unravels painful details of Johnna's past, including her troubled relationship with her mother, who makes a shocking confession about her parenting skills, shedding light on Johnna's relationship with her own son.

The oldest of 10 children says her once-ideal family has been at war since her father left her mother for a 19-year-old, and the exes come face to face for the first time in five years on Dr. Phil's stage.

Florida's Stand Your Ground Law exonerates a woman who stabbed her boyfriend with a knife; a man says the self-professed 'Lipstick Bounty Hunters' assaulted him; a woman sues a dating website because the man she met tried to kill her.

A woman believes that her 7-year-old is the next big star and has spent nearly $20,000 to make that dream a reality; a couple's marriage is on the brink of divorce because they are unable to agree on housework.

Tiffany and Richie struggle with grief and anger after a succession of tragedies rocks their relationship; Ashley and Erin's union is on the brink of divorce after infidelity, sex addiction and a failed open marriage.

A 22-year-old woman and her 23-year-old boyfriend live rent-free in her mother's home, while mom pays all of their expenses; a couple say their 13-year-old is spoiled and entitled, but they are unable to say no to her.

Six-year-old Ethan, who was abducted at gunpoint and held captive in an underground bunker in Alabama for nearly a week, and his mother, Jennifer, talk to Dr. Phil; specialists tell how to help him cope with what he has experienced.

A young woman breaks her silence about a sinister plot she says nearly claimed her life and that of her unborn baby; a woman is obsessed with becoming a mother and has resorted to drastic measures to get pregnant -- without her husband's consent.

Donna says her hatred for her son's wife is damaging her relationship with him; the young couple say Donna is so disruptive to their lives that they have cut all ties with her, changed their locks and sleep with a gun for protection.

Guests say the residential treatment centers they entered as troubled teens did them more harm than good; a woman says her mother was aware of abuse and did nothing to stop it; siblings felt trapped and tortured.

Amanda is unsure whether or not to leave her husband, who was caught in an online sex sting and sentenced to prison; Seri is considering letting her ex-boyfriend back into her life after she says he made her a prostitute and kept all the money.

Brad Thill and his ex-wife, Leslie Tiesler, made headlines when they were accused of the abuse and starvation of three of their five children; Noah Blake, son of troubled actor Robert Blake, sets the record straight about his family's estrangement.

Dr Phil investigates whether a 20-year-old woman was murdered or if it was, as the authorities ruled, death from suicide. Her parents allege they have surveillance footage of shadowy figures on their property on several occasions, and believe that her former friend and her ex-boyfriend stalked and tormented her

A couple's 2-year-old adopted daughter is ripped from their arms when her birth father is granted custody pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act; Troy Dunn ('The Locator') helps Dr. Phil delve into the case.

A woman says her husband calls her names because of her weight and makes cow noises when she eats ice cream; a mother says she will try to lose weight if her son stops picking on her about her size; author Liz Vaccariello.

A woman uses prescription pills to help her overcome her anorexia and the anxiety she feels from gaining weight; Dr. Phil investigates how her parents, who say they feel helpless, may be enabling her behavior and jeopardizing her recovery.

A woman says her husband kept her trapped like a prisoner for nearly four years, physically and emotionally abused her and forced her to live in inhumane conditions; her mother says she knew her daughter was being abused but felt powerless to help.

Parents who rescued and adopted a 5-year-old child-pornography victim worry about the effect his past trauma is having on him now that he is a teen; survivors work to raise awareness and advocate for victims; protecting one's own children.

A teen says her parents treat her older brother as the favorite child, and she feels like an orphan; a guest says his marriage is on the brink because of a bitter feud between his wife and his parents.

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses portraying a youth correctional counselor who helps violent and troubled girls; a woman tells of having her teen daughter prosecuted for stealing; how to help troubled young people.

A 19-year-old claims she was sexually abused and exploited by her father in exchange for drugs; a 21-year-old says she was held captive, sold on Craigslist and sexually assaulted for eight days when she was 17.

A couple say they are tired of their 24-year-old twins living in their house without paying for rent, groceries or utilities; siblings say they are fed up with their younger brother mooching off of their mom.

A couple claim that weeks of bullying culminated in their 15-year-old son being sexually assaulted during wrestling practice; a mother worries her teenaged son is a bully, and he says he feels empowered by tormenting others.

A 26-year-old woman who says she is proud to be a bully admits to being physically and verbally abusive to overweight people and people with disabilities; comic Kirk Fox goes under cover in a wheelchair to test her; actor Max Adler discusses bullies.

A 16-year-old girl thinks her curfew is too early; a 15-year-old girl questions whether to let her now-sober mother back in her life; a woman who has been struggling to keep her family together since she was 13 gets a surprise.

Actor Steve Harvey reveals his thoughts on what men really think of love, relationships, intimacy and commitment; a 30-year-old woman says she has never had a boyfriend; a woman wants to learn how to be less bossy and demanding.

A 12-year-old girl is arrested for doodling on her school desk; a surveillance camera captures a mute, autistic 14-year-old boy being dragged out of a classroom and placed in a dark room; the use of prone restraint in schools.

A 15-year-old girl abuses inhalants; a 51-year-old woman has been tanning since she was eight and owns her own tanning bed; a 23-year-old woman refuses to wear sunscreen; a woman loses 80 pounds with a diet pill.

The Dr. Phil Family returns: Katherine explains why she still has drug paraphernalia in her possession; Alex questions the seriousness of Katherine's medical condition; an update on Alex's custody battles.

A woman goes to desperate measures to find a man; a man says he is looking for the perfect woman; a man who posted a billboard advertisement for a girlfriend; a woman admits to stalking her estranged husband to get him back.

A woman says her mother does not approve of her fiance; a former crime analyst says she is disappointed her daughter has seven tattoos; a woman says the burns she has from saving her brother from a house fire are a deep source of shame.

A woman says her husband lies all the time; using body language to pinpoint deception; a woman says her 12-year-old daughter is lying, cheating and stealing; two women say they were victims of sweetheart scams.

A woman tries to rebuild her reputation after stealing her neighbor's dog and dropping it off 15 miles from home; a woman says she has spent nearly $30,000 preparing her 2-year-old daughter for beauty pageants.

The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex is asked to submit to random drug testing; Dr. Phil receives a disturbing e-mail and immediately contacts Erin; Alex and her attorney discuss why she did not appear at an emergency custody hearing.

Dr. Phil discusses financial mistakes; women from 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' discuss how the current economy is affecting them; a Hollywood divorce attorney reveals the top mistakes women make when it comes to money and marriage.

Dr. Phil addresses comments he received on his show dealing with infidelity; the leader of the online group Mistresses Anonymous faces off with a woman who says she was cheated on; a male perspective on infidelity.

Dr. Phil speaks to people close to the case of a 15-year-old girl who was gang raped and beaten while witnesses stood by without calling 911; a woman fears her 10-year-old grandson is going to become a murderer.

Rhonda says her 18-year-old daughter puts herself in harm's way by pursuing dangerous men; Vickey suspects that her violent ex may have had something to do with the disappearance of a pregnant woman; Robin surprises a shelter for women and children.

Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, says he blames himself for not being able to save her or her mother, Whitney Houston; his mother says she fears for his life as he becomes increasingly self-destructive; Dr. Phil stages an intervention.

A young woman says her family treated her like an outcast during her childhood and turned their backs on her when she was 17; they deny rejecting her but say they do not agree with her controversial lifestyle.

Author Jane Velez-Mitchell ('iWant') discusses her struggles with alcoholism and sexual identity; a lesbian begins to have doubts about her sexuality after she conceives a child via in vitro fertilization; a teen says she is bisexual.

The McGraw family addresses a personal question and shares surprising news; the biggest mistakes people make during a recession; investment broker Marilyn Logan tells how to avoid foreclosure and get out of a financial hole.

A Family in Crisis: Dr. Phil speaks with Katherine's boyfriend and his mother; Katherine has a candid conversation with Dr. Phil about birth control; Sean reveals his intentions for his relationship with Katherine.

Legal analyst Lisa Bloom and District Attorney Kathleen Rice weigh in on the tragic car accident caused by drunken driver Diane Schuler; a mother of two admits she has consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel.

Jamie says his estranged wife verbally attacks their two children constantly, and the drama has gotten so bad that he got a protection order against her; Jennifer denies being abusive but confesses to a disturbing and dangerous behavior.

A 32-year-old who still lives at home hates his father so much he wishes the man would die; his father says he is an entitled mooch who could never survive on his own; a professional trainer meets his long-lost son; Jackie Evancho performs.

Family members of Eric Garner, who died after being put in a chokehold by a police officer; the mother of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by an officer in Ferguson, Mo.; NFL player Ben Watson; college students say they were racially profiled.

Dr Grew meets a man who is concerned about his sister's gold digger ways and believes she is going to get herself into serious trouble if her dating habits continue to favour men with money and power. Andre claims that he has had to rescue Valerie on several occasions when she has been stranded or injured by disaffected lovers and is worried something more sinister lies around the corner. However, the woman admits she has made some bad dating decisions and that she is manipulative, though insists she is fine with how things are

Two friends pack on the pounds together; a woman says she does not deserve love or marriage unless she loses weight; a former fitness model hates what she looks like; Dr. Phil introduces a new weight-loss plan.

The stepmother of a severely malnourished 5-year-old who was found locked in a small closet in his home says she had no idea what was happening to him; Honey Boo Boo's Uncle Poodle tells why he says Mama June is lying.

Kaitlyn's professional-fighter husband speaks out from behind bars after being accused of assaulting her on two separate occasions over one weekend; she says she will not divorce him and blames her mother for meddling.

After teen Andrue attempted to take his own life, his three younger siblings were removed from their parents' care based on his testimony of abuse; the parents, now separated, point fingers at each other.

Jaimee, who abandoned her children for a life of drugs and prostitution, insists she is now clean of her past and wants full custody of them again, but her mother is not giving them up without a fight.

Bailey says she has struggled to move on with her life after a home invasion and kidnapping. She says that she has suffered with blackouts, memory loss and panic attacks since the incident which saw her and her roommate John left tied up in the desert. Dr Phil tries to help her recover and move on, before he hears from Copelia, whose brother was considered the main suspect in the case of his missing pregnant girlfriend. She wants her sibling's name cleared in the eyes of the woman's family after another man pleaded guilty to her murder

A former kindergarten teacher tells of a classroom lesson that got her sentenced to two years' probation and 30 days in jail; adoptive parents say a woman claiming to be their son's grandmother is stalking and harassing them and exploiting the child.

The doctor and his guests discuss their thoughts on the new presidency and what to expect in the next four years; journalist Deborah Norville provides highlights from the inauguration; author Ann Coulter gives her opinions on President Barack Obama.

A young woman named Shay discusses the murder of her boyfriend by her brother Connor, and explains why she and her her parents share the view that he should have received a lesser sentence. Next, Alisha says she left her husband Kurt due to abuse, but he turned up at her work to shoot her, rendering her quadriplegic. Plus, Dr Phil offers advice about a dubious online relationship to an older man who has been sending vast sums of money to someone in Malaysia he has never met

Janette says her husband has recently become mentally, verbally and physically abusive to her and their three children, and she fears that his behavior could turn deadly; a woman's abusive boyfriend disfigured her with hot cooking oil.

Dr. Phil enlists a private investigator and other specialists to verify the claims of a woman's 'heart husband,' whom she has sent tens of thousands of dollars and has never met in person; a former guest returns with an update and words of wisdom.

Heather Specyalski says that her ex-husband Brian continues to blame her for their son's accidental overdose death. 15-year old Brandon was drinking at home with friends when he also snorted some morphine pills, and later fell unconscious. His mother gave him a pillow and a blanket, but found him lifeless when she went to check on him. Heather insists she couldn't have saved Brandon, and was acquitted of manslaughter and homicide charges. She discusses the incident with Dr Phil and is confronted over her own drug use by a friend

Amy says her friend's husband raped her and got her pregnant, and after an incident during a custody exchange, she took out a protective order against him; he says her accusations are revenge for him not leaving his wife.

Dr Phil intervenes in a drama-filled love triangle in which Theresa accuses her fiance Bill's ex-girlfriend Melissa of being jealous and obsessed with trying to ruin things for them. However, Melissa claims that the other woman destroyed her relationship in the first place, and reveals that she has slept with him several times for revenge since he has been with his new lover. Bill admits that he has made mistakes, but says that he is tired of being stuck in the middle

Barbie takes a polygraph test in a bid to prove to her boyfriend that she is not cheating on him and has not stolen $90,000 from him and his company; Robin McGraw checks in with three women who have overcome personal struggles.

Cara says her mother-in-law refuses to respect boundaries and often undermines her and her husband's parenting choices when she cares for their children; Lindsie says her libido has gone downhill since she had her babies; Ronnie Dunn performs.

Caitllin says that her husband abuses her verbally and physically, at one point causing the loss of their unborn baby, and that he has been physical with their two young children, who are afraid of him; he says she abuses him as well.

Ashley admits to verbally and physically abusing her husband in front of their two young children, often screaming at them so loudly she loses her breath or blacks out, and her son is starting to suffer from social and emotional issues.

Sheryl called off her wedding because she and her fiance constantly argue about money, and his family calls her a gold-digger; past guests Jacob and Lucy return with an update on their son, Izaiah, injured by a drunken driver.

Frances' obsession with her 13 rabbits may be hurting her relationship with her daughter; Gary says he is part human and part dog and tries to live as much like a canine as possible; Lori hates that her 20-year-old daughter attends furry conventions.

A couple battle the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the custody of their teen daughter, who they say has been held against her will by a hospital in a dispute about her diagnosis and treatment; a cancer survivor and a sun worshiper need help.

A boy who shot and killed his pregnant mother and attempted to murder his father and sister grows up to kill his wife and her niece before committing suicide; family members struggle to deal with a toddler's murder and her mother's conviction.

Filmmaker Eric Steel discusses his documentary that showcases people committing suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge; Dr. Thomas Joyner discusses the personal loss that inspired him to dedicate his work to suicide prevention.

Deb says her husband's tangled web of lies and sexual affairs spanned more than a decade, and she thinks he has cheated on her at least 1,000 times; he says her obsession with proving he is unfaithful is destroying their marriage.

Dr. Phil continues his interview with a teen who says his father tried to frame him for the murder of his young stepbrother, then confessed to the crime himself; a cousin says she was asked to dispose of evidence; both take polygraph tests.

Author Rebecca Musser ('The Witness Wore Red') discusses the abuse she says she endured at the hands of fellow FLDS members and the day she found freedom; Rebecca's father confronts her and tells why he is threatening to sue.

A private investigator sorts through some of Tracy's painful childhood memories; Tracy's mother vehemently denies killing a young girl and burying her in the backyard, and takes a polygraph test to clear her name.

A 56-year-old widow says she is in love with a man she has never met in person and to whom she has given her life savings; Dr. Phil hires a private investigator to look into the boyfriend's claims and confronts him over the phone.

The mother of teen twins, the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, tells of battling the bank for control of her children's trust funds and denies trying to drain their accounts to spend the money on lavish gifts.

Money guru Loral Langemeier provides a 90-day plan to get a struggling family's finances back on track; a couple who were awarded a home on 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition' discuss their financial situation; the five biggest money mistakes people make.

Liz's marriage is on the verge of divorce because of her many addictions and illnesses; Sydney says some sounds, smells and touches irritate her so much that she must keep her distance from her fiance and children.

Brianna says she was raped by two high-school classmates at a party, and her mother coerced her into sharing her story with the national media, creating a backlash from her peers; her mother makes allegations of her own; author Mitch Albom weighs in.

Kelly says her 16-year-old daughter has an eating disorder, is suicidal, cuts herself, has overdosed on prescription medication and lashes out in anger on a daily basis; the girl says her mom is overreacting.

Heather says her new husband is physically and verbally abusive and she fears that he will seriously hurt or kill her; he says that since he returned from Iraq he has had trouble controlling his anger and has abused her dog, but would never harm her.

A daughter of Dr. Martin MacNeill tells why she helped prosecutors build a case against him in the death of her mother and reacts to Dr. Phil's interview with her father's former mistress, Gypsy Willis.

Ariel Castro abduction survivor Michelle Knight reveals details of more than a decade of captivity in the Cleveland house, the day she and the other women were rescued and what her life has been like since.

A woman wonders whether she should marry her brother-in-law to fulfill her deceased sister's dying wish; a wife says her shopping addiction is ruining her marriage; an obese former beauty queen asks why she is afraid to slim down.

Nichole's husband denies getting violent when he drinks; a couple say their son's rage is out of control and they fear for their lives; two survivors of a road-rage incident caught on tape tell their story.

A 16-year-old girl says four classmates raped her while she was intoxicated; one of the accused and his parents react; Leah says her 17-year-old daughter committed suicide after being raped and bullied; Alexis says she was also raped as a teen.

A teen football star accused of rape and his accuser speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant; his parents insist that their son is innocent and that the girl just wants attention.

Dr. Phil sends a private investigator to check up on guests' fiances, whom they have never met in person; a woman flies to Nigeria to confront an online con artist; the man whose identity was stolen to lure former guest Dawn into a fake relationship.

Rachel says her teen daughter is rude, violent and out of control; Hallie says her sister is so obsessed with winning back her ex that she is neglecting her children; Alysse says she is unable to end her relationship with a married man.

The psychoanalyst returns for a third season, setting himself the challenge of finding a town, the inhabitants of which are ready for his straight-talking advice on their problems, and when he stumbles across Elgin in Texas : a town full of underage drinking, drug-taking and ill-advised pregnancies : he believes he has found his target

The host examines the nature of relationships involving women dating men much younger than themselves. He first meets Pie, 58, who is with 24-year-old Oleg and openly describes herself as a 'cougar', yet her best friend is concerned that she will have her heart broken. Later, another woman describes her concern at seeing her pal romantically involved with a man 20 years her junior

Dr. Phil

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